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Huge Victory for Dowd Bennett Client

Terry O’Toole of Dowd Bennett LLP successfully represented a disabled veteran in his nearly 50 year quest for benefits.  Two years ago the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognized our client’s entitlement to benefits, but refused to grant him past-due benefits any earlier than his most recent application for…

Jim Bennett Joins Board of the Judicial Education Project

Dowd Bennett partner Jim Bennett is now a member of the board of the judicial education project for the Eastern District of Missouri.  Mr. Bennett joins other local attorneys and district judges to encourage public education of the federal government’s judicial branch.  The Judicial Learning Center is a non-for-profit…

Thomson Reuters Highlights Final Judgment for Dowd Bennett Client

Thomson Reuters highlights final judgment for client in trial handled by Dowd Bennett Partners Jim Bennett and Megan Heinsz. See      http://newsandinsight.thomsonreuters.com/Legal/News/2013/06_-_June/Court_ruling_could_spur_tax_challenges_over_FCA_settlements/

Dowd Bennett LLP Awarded Dean’s Cup

On April 20, 2013, Partners Megan Heinsz and Gabriel Gore represented Dowd Bennett LLP at The Ninth Annual Tim Heinsz Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Columbia, Missouri.  The 5K is put on by the University of Missouri – Columbia’s School of Law to honor one of the University’s exceptional academic…

Jim Bennett Receives Prestigious Award from his Alma Mater

On Saturday, April 20, 2013, Jim Bennett returned to Westminster College to accept The Young Alumni Achievement Award.  Each year, Westminster recognizes alumni who convey the college’s mission through exceptional accomplishments early in their careers and/or who are actively involved in guiding and serving their communities.  Accompanied by his…

Willie J. Epps Jr. Joins Dowd Bennett

Dowd Bennett is pleased to announce that Willie J. Epps Jr. has joined the firm as a partner.  Mr. Epps is a trial lawyer focused on complex civil litigation and white collar criminal defense.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Epps was a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon,…

Dowd Bennett and the Valero Texas Open

Dowd Bennett is pleased to announce that it has become a Platinum Sponsor for the Valero Texas Open, being played April 5 to April 8 at TPC San Antonio and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, in northeast San Antonio, Texas.  The sponsorship supports the Valero…

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